Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2002 from 1-4 pm at Lincoln Library in Springfield #494

Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2002 from 1-4 pm at Shelbyville Public Library in Shelbyville #495

Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 from 1-4 pm at Decatur Public Library in Decatur #496

Audience: All Library Staff from RPLS member libraries.

Cost: Free

3 contact hours

Learning Objectives: If you are looking for a way to turn Yourself on, as well as, the people in your library, sign yourself and them up for one of the RPLS's "Gung Ho!" workshops. Learn three easy steps for unlocking the energy and enthusiasm of your library staff. This workshop based on the book "Gung Ho!" written by Dr. Ken Blanchard, author of The One Minute Manager series, Leadership By the Book, Everyone's a Coach, and co-developer of the Situational Leadership theory.

The presenter is Kevin Lawson the Superintendent of Training & Communications for State Farm Insurance Company. Kevin brings the material to life with his belief that training should be entertaining. This "Gung Ho!" workshop is designed to bring out the genius and magnificence in all of us! Be prepared to learn three important secrets:

The Spirit of the Squirrel - Worthwhile Work

The Way of the Beaver - Being in Control of Achieving the Goal

The Gift of the Goose - Cheering Others On.

To register you can either go to the RPLS Web site and register on line or e-mail Angela  angelat@rpls.ws , and tell her you wish to come or call and tell Angela in person at 217/429-2586